I have noticed that I have more energy and have more motivation to do things that I neglected in the past. I feel like I stand taller (someone actually told me I looked taller and I replied that I was)! I take the stairs everywhere, no more es... Read more

Goals/Rewards set; SparkTime planned; Shop set up (bought a kitchen food scale too...yippee); Food tracked daily. The only thing left is to make my collage, will get that done before the week is over!... Read more

I have always wanted to volunteer (on a regular basis), haven't yet... but I will. The only thing that comes close is when I participated in the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco in 2007. I trained with a great group of people (Team in Tr... Read more

I am usually a positive person, but there are times when I definitely get frustrated and discouraged and that is usually when trying to lose weight. Last week I weighed myself 2 weeks into Sparking and had only lost 1.5 pounds. I said that to ... Read more

This is my 3rd attempt at changing my lifestyle with SparkPeople. This time I will lose the 60 pounds. I just turned 40, I weigh more than I ever have in my life. I'm so uncomfortable, my back hurts and I hate tying my shoes!!! I decided tha... Read more

Lose about 60 pounds by the end of the year (or sooner).
- February: 1) walk at least 3 days a week (for 15-20 mins. or 1+ mile) to/from and around Bryant park w/ or w/o co-workers (5 days if weather permits); 2) work out on elliptical at le... Read more

When I track my nutrition and exercise, I am definitely more focused and stick with the Spark. When I am "Sparking" people tell me that I inspire them. They see how dedicated I am and it makes them want to work harder at their diet goals too. ... Read more